Dental Assistant - RomanoPerio & Associates PA - Miami, FL

Periodontal practice looking for energetic, motivated, and reliable dental assistant and Front desk. With dental knowledge, advanced surgical protocols, patient preparation, sterilizing instruments, setting up rooms Should have a dental x-ray certification and provide a great level of patient care. A two day interview prior to hiring is required. (1-initial evaluation 20minutes, Shadow and observed full or half day, 2- Hands on- full or half day) Dental Assistant Responsibilities: Preparing patients for dental work. English proficient Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures. Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary. Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary. Providing great patient care. Recording treatment information in patient records. Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment. Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs. Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs. Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist. Caring for dental equipment. Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory. Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions. Dental Assistant Requirements: Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program. Dental x-ray certification. High school diploma or equivalent. Experience using computers for a variety of tasks. Good written and verbal communication skills. Consistently professional appearance and attitude. Able to provide great patient care. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) matching Employee discount Free parking On-the-job training Paid time off Work Location: In person

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